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5-speed Manual Transmission
Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the car moving. Depress
the clutch pedal and pause for a few
seconds before putting it in reverse,
or shift into one of the forward gears
for a moment. This stops the gears,
so they won't "grind."
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot shift directly from Fifth to
Reverse. When shifting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shifting, do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause your clutch to wear
out faster.
You can get extra braking from the
engine when slowing down by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the red zone in the lower gear.
Refer to the Maximum Speeds chart.
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets the
engine run and accelerate smoothly.
This will give you the best fuel
economy and effective emissions
control. The following shift points are
recommended:
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5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Your Acura's transmission has four
forward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks.
Maximum Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximums for the given gears. If you
exceed these speeds, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
SHIFT LEVER
Shift Lever Position Indicator
The shift lever has seven positions.
It must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D4, D3, 2,1 or R, press firmly on the
brake pedal and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
This display is on the instrument
panel between the speedometer and
Driving
tachometer. It shows you the position
of the shift lever. It also indicates a
possible problem in the transmission
if the "D4" indicator light flashes.
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Automatic Transmission
Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse
from Park, see the explanation under
Park. To shift to Reverse from
Neutral, come to a complete stop and
then shift. Press the release button
before shifting into Reverse from
Neutral.
Park (P) — This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the front of the shift lever
to move it.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release on page
127.
Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with the
engine idling. Shift to Park position if
you need to leave the car for any
reason. Press on the brake pedal
when you are moving the shift lever
from Neutral to another gear.
Drive (D4) — Use this position for
your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable
gear for your speed and acceleration.
You may notice the transmission
shifting up at higher speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster.
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